When you are thinking of building a subwoofer box, it can be made anything. But every speaker box material have it’s own pros and cons.

There are some beliefs and also scientific evidence within which the subwoofer can give great effort.

The material of the box can have major effort in the sound it is going to produce so choosing the best material for a subwoofer box, becomes important.

Medium-density fiberboard

Medium-density fiberboard, normally called MDF had many reasons to be the best. It is very durable as they are dense and thick.

It will help to bring out the best sound quality. On the contrary, a thin board will make the sound to echo and resonate. MDF is very cheap and accessible.

If you are taking up other subwoofer box materials, you have to take into the changes in the weather. If you live in hot weather or cold summers, the bigger shifts will make the boxes vulnerable to warping.

Other woods

Pine board is the best available alternative to MDF. You do not want to see any imperfections out knots on the box this is a nice choice. But make sure it does not have a bad influence on the sound and its quality.

Plywood

Plywood is also a very good option. If aesthetics is the biggest priority, plywood will make look the subwoofer box wonderful.

Fiberglass

In high customized and high-end installations, fiber glasses are used. The advantages of fiberglass include bring strong, light and very flexible that you can make it into any shape you want.

Standard Woods

You can find the plain wood to be cheap and easily available. But the natural boxes will resonate and distort the sound causing the fasteners to get loose. The right kind of material should be that type of material is best to use to build a subwoofer box.

Sonotube

If you are in the idea if building subwoofer boxes in a cylindrical shape, you can use the sonotube for the best results.

This is a variety of cardboard. It is used when putting concrete. While building a subwoofer box, plywood or the MDF can be used as the top or bottom of the cylinder. The shape can produce a better sound.

Polycarbonate

A clear and solid polycarbonate can look wonderful. This again can satisfy your aesthetic needs. It is classified under the directory of plastics.

Marble

Marbles are also used and one little challenge is cutting the hole of the drivers. But then this is done, you can have a beautiful subwoofer box. The sound quality that it can enhance would be truly amazing.